The Camera

1. Explain the “camera obscura” effect. How is it achieved?
The effect came to be known as the "camera obscura" which is Latin for "dark room". This was the first camera. The hole acted like a lens, focusing and projecting light onto the wall of the dark chamber.
2. What invention during the 17th Century helped man get a step closer to creating the modern camera?
Lenses and Optics 
3. What were the parts of the first modern camera invented by Niepce? 
The film 
4.What do modern digital cameras have in common with Niepce’s camera?
The were both small and portable 
5. What do digital cameras use to capture an image?
Light passes through the lens, into the camera, and exposes the film. And guess what? The end result is still a photograph
6. What is the difference between the Auto Mode and the Program mode?
Of all the shooting modes, Auto/Program is probably the most useful. Most people don't really want to learn about how a camera works, and point and shoot photography is the perfect solution.The fully automatic (A)uto or (P)rogram mode is the default for most modern cameras. The photographer can simply aim, press the button, and almost be guaranteed a great image.
7. What is the Portrait mode used for? How does it work?
To attempt to blur out the background, camera will try to use the fastest available lens setting (aperture).
8. What is the Sports mode used for? (not just sports) How does it work?
To freeze motion, camera will use the highest shutter speed possible.
9. Why should you do a half press on the trigger button? 
To make the camera focus
10. What does this symbol mean? That means the camera will not flash
            When would you use this? You would use this when you don't want the flash (during the day)
11. What does this symbol mean? It means the flash will be activated automatically
            When would you use this? When you are in a rush and you can't choose or when you don't know
12. What happens to your photo if there is too much light?
Too much light and the picture will be washed out
13. What happens to your photo if there is not enough light?
It will be too dark
14. What is a “stop.”
The term "stop" is used in every aspect of photography to represent a relative change in the brightness of light.
15. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are two suns instead of one? 
one stop 16. How many stops brighter is the new planet if there are four suns instead of two?
2 stops 17. What affect does a longer shutter speed of have? 
more light is let in 18. What affect does a shorter shutter speed have?
Smoother picture 19. What does the aperture control?
Before light reaches film, it must pass through an opening called an "Aperture". The aperture is like a pupil.
20. When adjusting the aperture, how can you increase the amount of light?
Make the it larger